About StateSalaryData
StateSalaryData is a free resource providing detailed salary information for 202+ careers across all 50 U.S. states and 250 cities. We help job seekers, career changers, and professionals make informed compensation decisions.
What We Offer
Salary by Career
Median, mean, and percentile salary breakdowns for 202+ occupations, from entry-level to senior positions.
Salary by Location
State-by-state and city-level salary data adjusted for cost of living, regional demand, and industry concentration.
Career Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons of related careers including salary, education requirements, growth outlook, and required skills.
Cost of Living Adjustments
All salary figures are adjusted using regional cost-of-living data so you can compare real purchasing power across locations.
Our Data Sources & Methodology
StateSalaryData aggregates compensation data from multiple authoritative sources to provide the most accurate salary estimates possible:
- ● Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, covering 800+ occupations
- ● U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) data for regional cost-of-living adjustments
- ● Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) — Regional Price Parities for state and metro-level cost-of-living indices
- ● Industry compensation surveys — Supplementary data from published employer compensation reports
How we calculate state and city salaries: We start with national BLS salary percentiles and apply state-level adjustment factors derived from BLS OEWS state data. City-level salaries are further adjusted using BEA Regional Price Parities and metro-area employment concentration data. Experience-level breakdowns (entry, mid, senior) are modeled using BLS percentile distributions combined with industry tenure patterns.
While we strive for accuracy, salary figures are estimates and may vary based on employer, specific role, experience, certifications, and other factors. Data is updated periodically to reflect the latest available statistics. We recommend using our data as one of several inputs when making career and compensation decisions.
Editorial Standards
Every page on StateSalaryData is reviewed for accuracy and usefulness. Our editorial process includes:
- ● Data verification — All salary figures are cross-referenced against multiple official sources before publication
- ● Contextual analysis — Each page includes editorial analysis explaining what the numbers mean in context (cost of living, market conditions, career outlook)
- ● Regular updates — Data is refreshed when new BLS and Census data becomes available
- ● Transparency — We clearly state our methodology and acknowledge the limitations of salary estimates
Who Uses StateSalaryData
- ● Job seekers researching fair compensation before interviews and negotiations
- ● Career changers comparing earning potential across different fields
- ● Hiring managers benchmarking competitive salary offers
- ● Students exploring career paths and expected earnings by field
- ● Relocators comparing salary and cost of living across states and cities
By the Numbers
Contact
Have questions, feedback, or data corrections? Reach out at contact@statesalarydata.com.